Scalp protector



L. N. JOHNSON SCALE PROTECTOR Feb 1169 E937;l

(Dv LA Filed oon. 2, 1955 Patented Feb. 16, 1937 UNITEDY STATES PATENTOFFICE SCALP PROTECTOR Lawrence N. Johnson, San Francisco, Calif.Application October 2, 1935,'1Serial No. 43,251

3 Claims.

My invention relates to a protector adapted to be placed adjacentthe'scalp during treatment of the hair, such, for example, as when apermanentjwavev is being: performed.

It is an object of my invention to provide for this purpose a protectorwhich is simple and inexpensive, and medicated, if desired, and onewhich will be used a single time only, thereby preventing transfer ofgerms from the scalp of one person to another. In addition, it is anobject to so construct these protectors that an effective insulationwill be provided whereby to safeguard the scalp from the effects of heatand moisture that are present during a treatment of the hair. Theprotector further is pro-- vided with means for absorbing moisture whichmay be freed during the hair treating operation, vand for collectingcondensate resulting from steam which is cooled. The present protectorrealizes all these advantages, withal being light, inexpensive andeasily applied.

A suggestive embodiment of this invention is set forth in theaccompanying drawing, wherein I have shown in Figure 1 a perspectiveview of a single protector; in Fig. 2 a longitudinal View in section, online 2 2 of Fig. 1, the protector being displayed in operative positionupon the scalp; in Fig. 3 a view similar to Fig. 2 of a protectorslightly modied in construction; in Fig. 4 a View also similar to Fig. 2of a protector of further modified construction; and in Fig. 5 a View inperspective of a still further modified form of protector.

Referring to the construction which is shown in Figs. l and 2, theprotector comprises a bottom facing 6 of paper or the like to which issecured a corrugated sheet 1. Such a structure may be referred to as asingle face corrugated board. Secured to the corrugation face which isopposite the sheet is a pad 8 of absorbent material. This may be of anysuitable material such as paper in sufficient amount to have therequisite absorptive capacity. It may also be formed of a cellulosederivative, or it may be any other material which is suited for thispurpose. The bottom facing 6, the corrugated sheet 1, and the absorptivepad 8 constitute a single unit which in its entirety forms the scalpprotector or my invention. As shown, it is desirably somewhat elongatedand generally rectangular in contour.

The construction should be such that the protector has a certain degreeof resiliency, permitting it to flex as required when applied in use. Itis further provided with a slot S extending, by p-reference, lengthwiseof the protector and transversely o f the several cells which areprovided bythe corrugations between the facing 6 ori-,the one side andthe absorptive pad on the other. f

In use, a lock of hair (see Fig. 2) is threaded through the slot so thatthe protector may be placed in position adjacent the scalp where itremains 'during the treating operation. While so disposed it affordstothe scalp complete protection against burning or discomfort resultingfrom the heat which may be applied. It will be understood, of course,that a plurality of similar protectors are arranged at variouscontiguous places upon the scalp, thereby enlarging the area ofprotection, as desired.

In Fig. 3 I have shown a protector construction Very similar, exceptthat it is provided with a top facing 9 of paper or the like between thecorrugated section and the absorptive pad. In all other respects thisconstruction is the same as that already described in connection withFigs. 1 and 2.

Referring now to Fig. 4, it will be observed that I have illustrated afurther form of cellular protector which utilizes a somewhat differentprinciple of construction, in that it comprises a bottom facing I6, atop facing I8, and between the two facings a row of tubes Il which maybe either round, square or otherwise formed. These tubes are secured tothe adjacent facings so that the entire structure becomes a single unit.Applied to the upper facing is an absorptive slotted pad I8 performingthe same function and having the same capacity as the pad alreadydescribed in connection with Figs. l, 2, and 3.

The protector of Fig. 5 is in the form of a disk, but otherwise is thesame, or substantially so, as the construction already described inconnection with Fig. 3, in that it comprises a bottom facing 6', acellular section l', a top facing 9', and a superposed pad 8', alljoined together in unitary relation. The disk, as shown, is centrallyapertured at Ill and is radially slotted at Il, thereby adapting it foroperative connection with a steaming tube such as is commonly used inpermanent wave operations.

The materials of which the present scalp protector may be formed aremany. As already indic-ated, paper may be used to advantage. Icontemplate also the use of fibre, or other materials having therequisite properties. A salient feature of the construction, however, isthe provision of air cells below the absorptive pad on the top of theprotector. These air cells provide for the circulation of air crosswisethrough the protector so as to enhance the insulation. The scalp isaccordingly kept cool by the circulation of air through the cellularpassages. The absorptive pad on the top of the protector will attractand absorb moisture or fluid of any kind that drains down from the hair,including any condensate from steam. Should any of such condensateescape through the slot below the absorptive pad, it Will tend to run oiinto the cells which are open adjacent the lock of hair along Which suchcondensate would drain.

It is desirable that the protector in its entirety be su'icientlyflexible so that the structure as a Whole may be easily bent as requiredfor the insertion of a lock of hair therethrough. In addition, itscellular or base portion should be immune to moisture, as by a Waxing orproong operation of some kind. The two portions of the protector, thatis the base portion and the absorptive pad, are therefore opposite intheir characteristics. While both are flexible, the base isnon-absorptive of liquid or moisture, Whereas the pad on top isabsorptive to a high degree.

I claim:

l. For use in a hair treating operation, a scalp protector comprising aflexible cellular base having cells extending across the base with openends adjacent opposite sides of the base, and an absorptive pad carriedby the base, there being a slot through the pad and through the baseintersecting the cells of the latter intermediate the open ends thereof.

2. For use in a hair treating operation, a scalp protector comprising apad of absorptive material mounted upon a base which is flexible, therebeing in the base Ventilating passages open at opposite sides of thebase, and the pad and base being provided With a, single registeringslot which intersects some of the Ventilating passages intermediate theopen ends thereof.

3. For use in a hair treating operation, a. scalp protector comprising aexible cellular base having cells extended thereacross with open ends onopposite sides thereof, there being a hair receiving opening through thebase in intersection with a plurality of its open-ended cells.

LAWRENCE N. JOHNSON.

